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How to Convince Your Employer to Pay for the CMA Exam (5 Steps)
The CMA Exam is less expensive than a few other accounting and finance professional exams, but you still need to pay thousands of dollars for exam and review course fees. Is there any way to spend less? Solution: Ask Your Employer For Sponsorship Many employers are willing to pay for the CPA and CFA exams, […]
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CMA vs CPA: Which Qualification Is Better?
CMA vs CPA – that is the magic question for many candidates seeking their certification in accounting. You are making an important decision, so it makes sense that you put the time and energy into deciding what is best. If you’re trying to decide between these two certifications, I hope to provide you with enough […]
Continue readingCMA after CPA: Worth the Effort for Another Designation?
CMA after CPA? Should you do it? If that sounds like alphabet soup to you, bear with me. These are two very popular, prestigious accounting certifications, and in this post, I will answer a reader’s question regarding them. I think this will also help you if you consider the same certifications or get one after […]
Continue readingIs CMA Worth It for Your Career Growth? (Prepare for Surprise)
How is a professional certification like the CMA worth it in building your career? When will you see a tangible benefit — right after passing CMA Part 1 and Part 2? Or not until after you get the CMA certification? Many people have these important questions before going into the CMA exam. How do you […]
Continue readingCGMA Designation: Is the Title Worth Your Time and Money?
GGMA®, which stands for Chartered Global Management Accountant, is a relatively new designation for management accountants. The title is granted by a joint venture between the AICPA and CIMA. (For those who need some background, AICPA is a national association of US CPAs. CIMA is essentially the UK/commonwealth countries version of CMA.) Why the CGMA […]
Continue readingAfter CMA Registration: Next Steps (plus Tips on Effective Studying)
You’ve completed your CMA registration and begun studying. Things are going well, but is there anything you should be aware of? 1. Speed Up Your MC Questions Quite a few candidates didn’t manage to finish the exam. In most cases, you can train yourself to work faster. Try to limit the easy practice questions […]
Continue readingCMA Exam Exemption on Requirements at a Glance
If you’re looking for a CMA exam exemption, be warned. After all, the CMA exam requirements are pretty simple: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Most candidates in the US can meet this CMA requirement. But in places where university degrees are less prevalent, the IMA offers a CMA exam exemption and partial recognition of […]
Continue readingNumber of CMAs in the US and Worldwide (2009 – 2016 Statistics)
IMA used to release a lot of interesting statistical information on candidates in the past. They have now chosen to disclose only the following data: 4000 CMAs granted each year on average 55,000 CMAs awarded to date Occasionally, The IMA official publication, Strategic Finance Magazine covers this topic with a lot more details. Here is […]
Continue readingCMA Exam Calculators: Policy and Recommended Brands
While the exam to become a CMA requires less math than other professional accounting exams, you’ll still need to crunch some numbers and calculate formulas. Thus, many candidates wonder whether calculators are allowed for the CMA Exam. Candidates are indeed allowed to bring their own CMA exam calculators to the Prometric Testing Center, but there […]
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HOCK CMA Materials 2025: HOCK CMA Prep Discount
HOCK International CMA is a popular CMA course among international CMA candidates. But why do international CMA candidates trust it so much? And is it also good for candidates in the United States? We answer these questions, and more, so you can determine if HOCK CMA 2024 is the right course for you! HOCK International […]
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